Matatiki Hornby Centre - Pool & Customer Services — Attraction in Christchurch

The lifeguards at Matatiki Pool are extremely annoying! While my child is in the pool and I’m watching her, I can’t even touch my phone to reply to a message or change a song without someone immediately coming over to bother me. It’s excessive and intrusive. There are three or four lifeguards or more just standing around, what exactly are they there for? I understand that I’m responsible for my child and I always keep my attention on her, but if something were to happen, it feels like I’d have to jump in the water myself. The lifeguards seem more focused on harassing parents than actually supervising the pool! Is their main job to supervise the pool or to constantly police the parents?

I’ve been to many other public pools and NEVER had this kind of problem. This level of interference is simply unnecessary and stressful!

And the showers? Just awful. I know they’re meant for a quick rinse but e

very time I try to rinse off my child, I end up completely soaked. The water splashes everywhere — on me, the floor, my clothes — and barely hits the child. If they have shampoo or conditioner on, good luck getting it off. The water pressure and direction are so bad that what should be a quick rinse turns into a frustrating mess.

This should be a relaxing family experience, but instead, it’s stressful and...

Hornby Pool is a fantastic facility with clean, modern amenities and friendly staff. The pool area is well-maintained, and the overall experience is enjoyable. However, it's disappointing that the complex lacks both a sauna and a gym. It seems like a missed opportunity by the council, as these additions would make Hornby Pool a more comprehensive fitness destination.If you're a gym member looking for a one-stop spot for both workouts and swimming, you'll need to travel to either Pioneer or Jelly Park. This inconvenience could have been avoided with a bit more foresight in the planning of the Hornby Pool. Overall, while the pool is excellent, the absence of a gym and sauna detracts from what could have been a more...

I'm deeply impressed! First and foremost: Yes, there is a fare for showering only. For 3 dollars, you can use the hot showers inside the super clean and comfortable changing rooms. But I highly recommend visiting the pools, though. They're brand new, easily accessible by a stepless entry in every pool, and the main one has a useful depth about 180 cm. Choose a lane depending on your swimming speed. Friendly staff's around all the time, on Saturdays at least 3 lifeguards, 2 instructors, and 1 supervision. Kids will have lots of fun playing. The best thing on top is that they play music there, which creates a...